Identity B-24 victory claim 20 km. NW Berlin on 6.3.1944? - Page 2 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

John Beaman · #11 22nd January 2016, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Theo Boiten

Thanks a lot guys for these additional details. It is indeed peculiar that the ship apparently had two nicknames.

Cheers, Theo

It was not uncommon for USAAF a/c to have two names or symbols. The pilot would put his stamp on the left side and the crew chief of the a/c would put his on the right side. Maj. George Preddy's well known "Cripes 'A Mighty 3rd" was such an example. It had, on the right side a barber's pole as the crew chief was the squadron barber.

Theo Boiten · #12 22nd January 2016, 17:25

Thanks a lot for explaining John, much appreciated! Cheers, Theo

Nick Hector · #13 23rd January 2016, 01:07

Hi all,
I have a notation on my database that this claim may also have been against 42-100288 of 446th BG. Crew of 1/Lt. Robert E Paltz, 3 rescued and 7 KIA. Listed as damaged by fighters W of Berlin, where the mission was aborted. Ditched in the North sea.

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